Deck 4 (CO): Tissues and Membranes

Question 1

Organs that contain epithelial tissue capable of secretion are called ____________________.

Answer 1

glands

Question 2

Collagen and elastin are __________________ molecules made by cells called _______________________.

Answer 2

protein,fibroblasts

Question 3

The epidermis of the skin is made of _________________________ epithelium to help prevent water loss.

Answer 3

stratified squamous

Question 4

The tissue that protects the brain from mechanical injury is _______________________.

Question 5

The group of tissues that forms glands or covers surfaces is the ________________________ tissues.

Question 6

The tissue that keeps the trachea an open airway is __________________________.

Question 7

The tissue that forms smooth surfaces in joints is ___________________________.

Question 8

The esophagus and vagina are lined with ____________________________ epithelium,which is capable of mitosis.

Question 9

Chondrocytes are the cells found in _________________________.

Question 10

The most important physical characteristic of collagen is that it is __________________.

Question 11

The cells of bone tissue are called _________________________,and the bone matrix is made primarily of ________________________________.

Question 12

Ligaments connect bone to ___________________,and are made of ____________________ tissue.

Question 13

The urinary bladder is lined with _______________________________,in which the cells stretch and flatten.

Question 14

Fibrous connective tissue is made primarily of _________________________.

Question 15

Ligaments are made of _____________________________ tissue.

Question 16

Fibrous connective tissue is made primarily of the protein ___________________,and its cells are called ___________________________.

Question 17

The most important physical characteristic of elastin is that it is ____________________.

Question 18

The tissue that removes dust and pathogens from the trachea is ________________________.

Question 19

Cartilage matrix differs from bone matrix in that cartilage is ___________________ and bone is not.

Question 20

Diffusion of gases in the lungs is possible because the alveoli are made of _________________ epithelium.

Question 21

All muscle contraction moves something; cardiac muscle contraction moves _____________.

Question 22

The part of a neuron that carries impulses away from the cell body is the _______________.

Question 23

The blood cells that destroy pathogens are the __________________________ cells.

Question 24

Electrical insulation for nerve cells is provided by the _________________________.

Question 25

An organ made of lymphatic tissue is the _________________________.

Question 26

The function of platelets is ________________________________.

Question 27

Red blood cells are able to carry ______________________ because they contain the protein ___________________________.

Question 28

The function of a neurotransmitter is to carry a(n)_____________________ across a(n)_____________________.

Question 29

The protein hemoglobin is found in _____________________ cells,and contains the mineral ________________________.

Question 30

The heart is made of _______________________,which ______________________.

Question 31

All of the kinds of blood cells are produced in the ____________________________.

Question 32

The space between two nerve cells is a(n)____________________,where the nerve impulse is carried by a(n)___________________________.

Question 33

The general function of white blood cells is to ______________________________.

Question 34

The major parts of a nerve cell are its ________________,_________________,and _____________________.

Question 35

The myelin sheath provides ____________________________ for nerve cells.

Question 36

The blood cells that contribute to blood clotting are the _______________________.

Question 37

An organ made primarily of nerve tissue is the ____________________,and the nerve cells are called _________________________.

Question 38

The function of red blood cells is to ____________________________.

Question 39

The function of the red bone marrow can be summarized by saying that it is the primary ____________________________ tissue in the body.

Question 40

The part of a neuron that carries impulses toward the cell body is the _________________.

Question 41

Preventing friction between serous membranes is the function of _____________________.

Question 42

The specific tissue that moves the body is ______________________________

Question 43

The fluid that is a lubricant in the digestive tract is _____________________.

Question 44

The general function of serous fluid in all its locations is to _________________________.

Question 45

The ________________________ tissue of the small intestine creates waves of contraction called peristalsis.

Question 46

The type of muscle tissue that MUST receive nerve impulses to contract is ___________________________.

Question 47

The surface area of the lining of the small intestine is increased by the presence of ________________________ on the lining cells.

Question 48

The serous membrane that covers the heart is the __________________________________.

Question 49

The fluid that traps bacteria and dust in the respiratory tract is ____________________.

Question 50

The membrane modifications of cardiac muscle cells that ensure rapid impulse transmission are called ____________________________.

Question 51

The specific tissue that produces a large amount of body heat is _____________________.

Question 52

The serous membrane that lines the thoracic cavity is the __________________________.

Question 53

The type of muscle tissue found in arteries and veins is _________________________.

Question 54

The serous membrane that covers the lungs is the ______________________________.

Question 55

The type of muscle tissue that is also called voluntary is _________________________.

Question 56

The serous membrane that covers the abdominal organs is the ________________________.

Question 57

The transporting fluid of blood is called ___________________.

Question 58

The serous membrane that lines the fibrous pericardium is the _________________________________________.

Question 59

The digestive enzymes of the small intestine are secreted by ___________________________ tissue.

Question 60

The serous membrane that lines the abdominal cavity is the _________________________.

Question 61

Of uterus,artery,and trachea,the one NOT lined with mucous membrane is the ______________________.

Question 62

The ________________________ connective tissue that forms tendons is strong.

Question 63

The tissue between the skin and muscles that produces a hormone that influences appetite is __________________________.

Question 64

The tissue that stores potential energy in the form of true fats is _____________________.

Question 65

The connective tissue membrane that lines joint cavities is a(n)_______________________.

Question 66

The tissue that forms a cushion around the kidneys is __________________________.

Question 67

Glands that have ducts are called ______________________ glands.

Question 68

Two body tracts (systems)that are lined with mucous membrane are the _______________ and the _________________________.

Question 69

The type of muscle tissue that constricts the pupil of the eye is ____________________.

Question 70

The ________________________ connective tissue of the lungs is important for normal exhalation.

Question 71

The connective tissue membranes that cover the brain are the _______________________.

Question 72

The respiratory tract is lined with _____________________ membrane,some cells of which have _______________________ to sweep pathogens out.

Question 73

The connective tissue membrane that covers a bone is a(n)__________________________.

Question 74

The _______________________ connective tissue between the skin and muscles contains white blood cells to destroy pathogens.

Question 75

The unicellular glands that secrete mucus in the respiratory tract are called _______________________.

Question 76

The connective tissue membrane that covers a muscle is a(n)_____________________.

Question 77

Exocrine glands secrete their products into ___________________.

Question 78

Of urethra,heart,and pharynx,the one NOT lined with mucous membrane is the ________________________.

Question 79

Endocrine glands secrete their products into ____________________________.

Question 80

The type of muscle tissue found in the uterus is __________________________.